My Alabama - by John Alexander Dersham (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Alabama -- what's the state known for? Slavery, Civil War, segregation, civil rights, football. All true. But then there's this: the most biologically diverse state east of the Mississippi; the fifth most-forested by percent of land mass; one of the richest river complexes in the world; home to the most aquatic species in the nation, the wettest city, the largest inland delta system; five distinct physiographic regions, from coastal to prairie to piney woods to mountains to piedmont to plateau; and four real seasons. What that adds up to, if you're as talented as master photographer John Dersham, is a canvas of spectacular beauty. In My Alabama, Dersham presents 200 images revealing the diversity and beauty of the 22nd state as it celebrates its 200th birthday. The book is loosely organized around the four seasons, and its images are mostly landscapes, though the built environment makes appearances--from the busy port of Mobile to rural churches and schools. No other Alabama picture book ranges across the entire state like this one, and the quality and composition of Dersham's images are a visual feast. Captions provide location data and key facts; a few interspersed brief essays offer additional background. An index links places and themes, and a photo log reveals how specific images were made"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Alabama -- what's the state known for? Slavery, Civil War, segregation, civil rights, football, literature, art, music, cooking, the space program, agriculture, steel, coal, marble, the auto industry, and medical research. All true. But then there's this: the most biologically diverse state east of the Mississippi; the fifth most-forested by percent of landmass; one of the richest river complexes in the world; home to the most aquatic species in the nation, the wettest city, the largest inland delta system; five distinct physiographic regions; and four real seasons. What that adds up to, if you're as talented as master photographer John Dersham, is a canvas of spectacular beauty. In <em>My Alabama</em>, Dersham presents two hundred images revealing the diversity and bounty of the twenty-second state as it celebrates its two hundredth anniversary of statehood. The book is loosely organized around the four seasons, and its images are mostly landscapes, though the built environment makes appearances -- from the busy port of Mobile to rural churches and schools to small-town streetscapes. No other Alabama picture book ranges across the entire state like this one, and Dersham's images are a visual feast. Brief captions provide location data and key facts; a few interspersed short essays offer additional background. An index links places and themes, and a photo log reveals how and when specific images were made.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><em>My Alabama: John Dersham Photographs a State</em> is an incredible compilation of 200 images taken from across Alabama's 67 counties. This beautiful, well-designed book is nothing but a pleasure. I suspect it will illicit sweet memories for anyone who has spent time in our great state. As one hears so often, A photo is worth a thousand words," but Dersham's photos left me speechless. -- <b><em>Opelika Observer</em></b><br><br>In the tourism industry, no words ring truer than a picture is worth a thousand words. We rely heavily on quality images that accurately reflect the essence of a destination for our promotional pieces and advertising. When I asked John to photograph all there is great about North Alabama, he exceeded my expectations in capturing the spirit of North Alabama's beauty. I consider every image of his a work of art. His new book will be treasured by all of us in tourism for the state of Alabama. -- <b>Tami Reist</b>, president & CEO, Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association<br><br>Alabama is a remarkable place, never more apparent than when seen through the lens of the talented John Dersham. His book <em>My Alabama</em> takes us on a rich journey, one which affords insights into the landscape and character of our state. Well done! -- <b>Beth Maynor Finch</b>, conservation photographer, author of <em>Headwaters: A Journey on Alabama Rivers</em><br><br>If you were lucky enough to travel all the counties in Alabama, you would experience firsthand the state's heart and soul. If not, just turn the pages of John Dersham's book to discover the beautiful diversity of the Alabama landscape, from the mountains in the north to the Gulf Coast beaches of the south and the waterways that connect them. Dersham has spent a lifetime photographing Alabama. His book speaks to his love affair with the state, a place where scenic beauty awaits you around the next curve in the road every time. -- <b>Chip Cooper</b>, artist in residence, Honors College, The University of Alabama<br><br>John Dersham is one of the nation's finest professional photographers. His talent is evident in the richness of color and detail that he captured during his sojourns in every Alabama county. This volume belongs on every coffee table in Alabama. -- <b>Lee Sentell</b>, director, Alabama Tourism Department<br><br>John Dersham's <em>My Alabama</em> is a celebration of Alabama. His images capture the diversity and beauty of our landscapes, each picture telling its own story of people, places, history, and culture. His book is a thrilling, moving journey through our state. We cannot see this beloved place in the same way after experiencing it through his lens. -- <b>Jay Lamar</b>, director of the Alabama Bicentennial Commission, Alabama 200<br><br>John Dersham's breathtaking and inspirational photography is getting its long-deserved recognition in a fitting collection that only he could muster. <em>My Alabama: John Dersham Photographs a State</em> is sure to be a treasured photography book for the ages. -- <b>Randy Grider</b>, executive director, Mentone Arts & Cultural Center<br><br>Reviewing John Dersham's marvelous new book portraying life and places in Alabama, I was reminded of advice from renowned photographer Alfred Stieglitz, who noted that any great photograph contains two seemingly opposing elements: "a maximum of simplicity and a maximum of detail." Dersham's keen eye for composition and technical skill distills and refines nature's infinite palette of colors into images that leave the viewer breathless. -- <b>David Haynes</b>, photographer, author of <em>Motorcycling Alabama</em><br><br>This is Alabama as photographed by John Dersham. How fortunate are we who live in the state to have such a beautiful new book that reveals so many treasures of this amazing land! -- <b>Sandra Ellis Lafferty</b>, screen actor<br>
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